Chapter 174: Hunting for the Forest Spirit Seed Part 12
"Considering you're members of Thieves Guild Alliance, I believe you've probably heard already that the cloud of war is slowly enclosing the entire 'The Bridge'," Kayn knew that a lot of people has now learned of the conflict between the Green Horn Village and the Assembly of Freedom.
"I don't know about the others, but we, the Thieves Guild Alliance, and the other territories that are allied to us were already informed of this upcoming war between two giants of 'The Bridge,"
As the vice guild leader of the Thieves Guild Alliance, Jericho is aware of almost all big events in 'The Bridge'. He even knew that the Serenity Village is now under the control of the Assembly of Freedom after their higher-ups were charmed by Wicked Marionette Wesley.
"According to what I know, the Assembly of Freedom are using everything they have to gather as many forces as possible for the war. As for the Green Horn Village," Jericho smiled. "They are no longer a Village, but has now become the first ever City in 'The Bridge',"
"When did this happen?" Kayn was surprised, and so were Gilbert, Jude, and Charles behind him.
"I guess your team is out on a special mission for the Green Horn City," Jericho immediately understood something. "A week ago, Old Chief George signed the 'Green Horn Covenant', which is an agreement that states that all of his close allies are now bound together from here on out and have combined their manpower to construct the first City in this godforsaken land with the main goal of defeating the Assembly of Freedom and finding a way to free everyone from this prison,"
"Almost all Towns around 'The Bridge' left their territories to show just how serious this matter is for them and how dedicated they are to find a way for everyone to finally return home,"
"As I see it, the Assembly of Freedom has offended someone who they shouldn't have offended no matter the circumstance,"
"Then tell me, where does the allegiance of the Thieves Guild Alliance reside?"
The look on Kayn's face suddenly turned dark and cold.
Seeing this, Jericho instantly understood that his answer would define his goal of getting the Forest Spirit Origin Seed.
"Honestly," Jericho felt slightly awkward. "Everyone in the Thieves Guild Alliance is free to stand on whatever they believe is right. Because of that, some of them had taken the side of the Assembly of Freedom, which includes our guild leader,"
"I guess there's the answer you're looking for to your proposition," Kayn prepared to stand up from his seat.
But before he could do so.
"Wait, wait!" Jericho hurriedly tried to pull Kayn back on his seat. "The Heralds have yet to make our decision,"
"If you're about to tell me that you choose to stand on the side of the Green Horn City, all that I am going to say to you is," Kayn paused. "The Heralds are part of the Thieves Guild Alliance, and you are their vice guild leader,"
Jericho slowly let go of Kayn's hand.
As Kayn slowly stood up, he suddenly heard Jericho saying something.
"We only share the same ideals as the Thieves Guild Alliance, to become the richest people of 'The Bridge', that's why I choose to join them,"
Kayn looks at Jericho for one last time.
"But I've never sworn any real allegiance with them nor do I truly consider them as our allies,"
Jadiel, who remained quiet all this time after being told to stop talking, finally decided to speak out in order to back his leader's claim. "Yes, that's true,"
Jericho glimpses at Jadiel as his lips slowly formed into a smile of appreciation.
"And what makes you think I would believe a thief's words?" Kayn snickered.
"Because the members of the Herald follow one simple rule,"
"And that rule is?"
"Loyalty and Faithfulness,"
"You claim to be loyal and faithful yet you won't hesitate to stand on the other side of the Thieves Guild Alliance. Don't make me laugh,"
"What should I do to make you believe my words? If there's anything that can make you trust me, I will do it as long as it's within my reach,"
Jericho stared at Kayn with dedication and commitment.
"Then answer my question once again," Kayn muttered in a loud voice. "Where does your allegiance really stand?"
Looking at Kayn's face, Jericho instantly realized the true meaning behind his question.
"It stands with my people!"
"And what do your people want?"
"To get the Forest Spirit Origin Seed!"
"And what do you think is the best course of action to take in order for you to achieve that?"
"To ally with the Green Horn Knights," Jericho was quite certain of this. Only when he is allied with the Green Horn Knights could he be able to have a force cable of deterring others from stealing the property of their guild.
"So, where do we sign the agreement," Kayn quickly sat on the chair again. This time, his lips formed a wide smile.
Seeing that, Jericho immediately understood that Kayn trapped him with leading questions. But he totally don't mind it, because it was also what he intended to achieve.
"We will make a draft of the agreement today and I'll personally send it here tomorrow. Would that be okay?" Jericho obviously can't make the agreement right on the spot. His goal today was only to make them agree on forming an alliance with him.
"Whatever you see fit," That's for the best. Once the Herald is gone from this place, they can immediately start with their actual operation.
"Do you need me to assign some people here to help you construct your camp?"
"I am afraid we can't allow you to do that," Kayn shook his head. "Since we are about to be allies, I don't mind telling you this. Every time we make a camp, we always set up traps and other hidden mechanisms,"
"Totally understandable," Jericho can empathize with that since his team also do the same whenever they set up camp in the wild.
"See you tomorrow," Kayn bid farewell.
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